2009 MITSUBISHI ASX key

Indication lamps
E00501600100Turn-signal indication lamps/
Hazard warning indication
lamps
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These
indication lamps blink in the fol-
lowing situations.
l When the turn-signal lever is
moved to activate a turn-signal
lamp.
Refer to “Turn-signal lever” on
page 3-49.
l When the hazard warning flasher
switch is pressed to activate the
hazard warning lamps.
Refer to “Hazard warning flasher
switch” on page 3-50.
l When the hazard warning lamps
automatically activate due to sud-
den braking while driving.
Refer to “Emergency stop signal
system” on page 4-37.
NOTE l If these indication lamps blink too
fast due to any operation other
than sudden braking, the cause
may be a blown lamp bulb or a faul-
ty turn-signal connection. High-beam indication lamp
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This

indication lamp illuminates when
the high-beam is used. Front fog lamp indication
lamp*
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This

lamp illuminates while the front
fog lamps are on. Rear fog lamp indication lamp
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This

lamp illuminates while the rear fog
lamp is on. Position lamp indication lamp
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This

indication lamp illuminates while
the position lamps are on. Diesel preheat indication lamp
(diesel-powered vehicles)
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This

indicates the glow plug preheat con-
dition.
[Except for vehicles equipped with key-
less operation system]
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position, the lamp illuminates. As
the glow plug becomes hot, the lamp
goes out and the engine can be started.
[For vehicles equipped with keyless op-
eration system]
When the operation mode is put in ON,
the lamp illuminates and preheating of
the glow lamp starts automatically. As
the glow plug becomes hot, the lamp
goes out and the engine starts. NOTE
l If

the engine is cold, the diesel pre-
heat indication lamp is on for a lon-
ger time.
l When the engine is warm, the die-
sel preheat indication lamp does
not come on even if the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion or the operation mode is put
in ON. Instruments and controls
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[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless
operation system]
The ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK”
or “ACC” position, or the key is removed
from the ignition switch.
[For vehicles equipped with keyless opera-
tion system]
The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.

[When the engine was started using the key]
• If the key is removed and the driver’sdoor is opened, a buzzer sounds at a high
pitch intermittently to remind the driver
to turn off the lamps.
[When the engine was started using the key-
less operation function] • If the operation mode is put in OFF andthe driver’s door is opened, a buzzer
sounds at a high pitch intermittently to re-
mind the driver to turn off the lamps.
l If the following operation is performed while
the lamp switch is in the “ ”
position, the
lamps will remain on for about 3 minutes
while the driver’s door is shut and will then
automatically go out.
[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless
operation system]
The ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK”
or “ACC” position, or the key is removed
from the ignition switch.
[For vehicles equipped with keyless opera-
tion system]
The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.
NOTE l The lamp auto-cutout will not function when
the lamp switch is in the “ ” position.l
The
lamp auto-cutout function can also be dis-
abled.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
On vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI
Multi-Communication System (MMCS),
screen operations can be used to make the ad-
justment. Refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual for details.
When you want to keep the lamps on: 1. In the following cases, turn the lamp switchto the “OFF” position.
[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless
operation system]
The ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position.
[For vehicles equipped with keyless opera-
tion system]
The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.
2. Turn on the lamps with the switch in the
“ ”
or “ ” position again, then the
lamps will remain on.
NOTE l When the engine was started using the key, if
the driver’s door is opened and the key is re-
moved, the lamp monitor buzzer sounds at a
high pitch intermittently.
The buzzer stops when the driver’s door is
closed. (The warning is also displayed on the
multi-information display.)
The buzzer stops in the following manner.
• Turn the lamp switch to the “OFF” posi-tion.
• Close the driver’s door. l
When
the engine was started using the key-
less operation function, if the driver’s door is
opened and the operation mode is put in
OFF, the lamp monitor buzzer sounds at a
high pitch intermittently.
The buzzer stops when the driver’s door is
closed. (The warning is also displayed on the
multi-information display.)
The buzzer stops in the following manner. • Turn the lamp switch to the “OFF” posi-tion.
• Close the driver’s door.
Lamp monitor buzzer E00506100559
[When the engine was started using the key]
If

the driver’s door is opened when the key is in the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed from the
ignition switch while the lamps are on, a buzzer
will sound to remind the driver to turn off the lamps.

[When the engine was started using the keyless op-
eration function]
If the driver’s door is opened when the operation
mode is in ACC or OFF with the lamps illumina-
ted, a buzzer will sound to remind the driver to turn
off the lamps.

In both cases, the buzzer will automatically stop if
the auto-cutoff function is activated, the lamp
switch is turned off, or the door is closed. Instruments and controls
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1. Turn the combination headlamps and dipper
switch to the “OFF” or “AUTO” position
(for vehicles equipped with the automatic
lamp control).
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” posi- tion or put the operation mode in OFF. Also,
if a key was used to start the engine, remove
the key from the ignition switch.
3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “OFF” position or putting the
operation mode in OFF, pull the turn signal
lever towards you. 4. The
headlamps will come on in the low
beam setting for about 30 seconds. After the
headlamps go off, the headlamps can be
turned on again in the low beam setting for
about 30 seconds by pulling the turn signal
lever towards you within 60 seconds of turn-
ing the ignition switch to the “OFF” position
or putting the operation mode in OFF.
To turn on the headlamps again after 60 sec-
onds of turning the ignition switch to the
“OFF” position or putting the operation
mode in OFF, repeat the process from step 1. NOTE
l While

the coming home light function is op-
erating, perform one of the following opera-
tions to cancel the function. • Pull the lever towards you.
• Turn the combination headlamps and dip-
per switch to the “ ” or “ ” position.
• Turn

the ignition switch to the “ON” po-
sition or put the operation mode in ON.
l It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The time that the headlamps remain oncan be changed.
• The coming home light function can be deactivated.
For further information, please contact your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
On vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI
Multi-Communication System (MMCS),
screen operations can be used to make the ad-
justment. Refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual for details. Headlamp levelling
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Headlamp levelling switch (except for
vehicles with discharge headlamps) E00517500465
The angle of the headlamp beam varies depending
on the load carried by the vehicle.
The
headlamp levelling switch can be used to ad-
just the headlamp illumination distance (when the
lower beam is illuminated) so that the headlamps’
glare does not distract other drivers.
Set the switch according to the following table. CAUTION
l
Always
perform adjustments before driv-
ing.
Do not attempt to adjust while driving, as
it could cause an accident. Instruments and controls
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Safe driving techniques
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Driving
safety and protection against injury cannot
be fully ensured. However, we recommend that
you pay extra attention to the following:
Seat belts
Before starting the vehicle, make sure that you and
your passengers have fastened your seat belts.
Floor mats WARNING
l Keep
floor mats clear of the pedals by cor-
rectly laying floor mats that are suitable
for the vehicle.
To prevent the floor mats from slipping
out of position, securely retain them us-
ing the hook etc.
Note that laying a floor mat over a pedal
or laying one floor mat on top of another
can obstruct pedal operation and lead to
a serious accident. Carrying children in the vehicle
l Never leave your vehicle unattended with the
key

and children inside the vehicle. Children
may play with the driving controls and this
could lead to an accident.
l Make sure that infants and small children are
properly restrained in accordance with the
laws and regulations, and for maximum pro-
tection in case of an accident.
l Prevent children from playing in the luggage
compartment. It is quite dangerous to allow
them to play there while the vehicle is moving.
Loading luggage
When loading luggage, be careful not to load
above the height of seats. This is dangerous not on-
ly because rearward vision will be obstructed, but
also the luggage may be projected into the passen-
ger compartment under hard braking. Starting and driving
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Parking
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To
park the vehicle, fully engage the parking
brake, and then move the gearshift lever to 1 st
or
“R” (Reverse) position for vehicles equipped with
M/T, or set the selector lever to “P” (PARK) posi-
tion for vehicles equipped with CVT.
Parking on a hill
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, follow these
procedures:
Parking on a downhill slope
Turn the front wheels towards the kerb and move
the vehicle forward until the kerb side wheel gently
touches the kerb.
On vehicles equipped with M/T, apply the parking
brake and place the gearshift lever into the “R” (Re-
verse) position.
On vehicles equipped with CVT, apply the parking
brake and place the selector lever into the “P”
(PARK) position.
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.
Parking on an uphill slope
Turn the front wheels away from the kerb and
move the vehicle back until the kerb side wheel gen-
tly touches the kerb.
On vehicles equipped with M/T, apply the parking
brake and place the gearshift lever into the 1 st
posi-
tion.
On vehicles equipped with CVT, apply the parking
brake and place the selector lever into the “P”
(PARK) position.
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels. NOTE
l If
your vehicle is equipped with CVT, be
sure to apply the parking brake before mov-
ing selector lever to the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion. If you move the selector lever to the
“P” (PARK) position before applying the
parking brake, it may be difficult to disen-
gage the selector lever from the “P” (PARK)
position when next you drive the vehicle, re-
quiring application of a strong force to the se-
lector lever to move from the “P” (PARK) po-
sition.
Parking with the engine running
Never leave the engine running while you take a
short sleep/rest. Also, never leave the engine run-
ning in a closed or poorly ventilated place. WARNING
l Leaving
the engine running risks injury
or death from accidentally moving the
gearshift lever (M/T) or the selector lever
(CVT) or the accumulation of toxic ex-
haust fumes on the passenger compart-
ment.
Where you park WARNING
l Do
not park your vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as dry grass
or leaves can come in contact with a hot
exhaust, since a fire could occur. Do not keep the steering wheel fully
turned for a long time
More

effort could be required to turn the steering
wheel.
Refer to “Electric power steering system (EPS)” on
page 4-40.
When leaving the vehicle
Always carry the key and lock all doors and the tail-
gate when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area. Starting and driving
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After turning the ignition switch to the “LOCK” po-
sition
or putting the operation mode in OFF, it is
possible to retract and extend the mirrors using the
mirror retractor switch for about 30 seconds. CAUTION
l
It
is possible to retract and extend the mir-
rors by hand. After retracting a mirror us-
ing the mirror retractor switch, however,
you should extend it by using the switch
again, not by hand. If you extended the
mirror by hand after retracting it using
the switch, it would not properly lock in
position. As a result, it could move be-
cause of the wind or vibration while you
are driving, taking away your rearward
visibility.
NOTE l Be

careful not to get your hands trapped
while a mirror is moving. l
If
you move a mirror by hand or it moves af-
ter hitting a person or object, you may not be
able to return it to its original position using
the mirror retractor switch. If this happens,
push the mirror retractor switch to place the
mirror in its retracted position and then push
the switch again to return the mirror to its orig-
inal position.
l When freezing has occurred and mirrors fail
to operate as intended, please refrain from re-
peated pushing of the retractor switch as this
action can result in burn-out of the mirror mo-
tor circuits.
Retracting and extending the mirrors without us-
ing the mirror retractor switch
[Vehicles with keyless entry system]
The mirrors automatically retract or extend when
the doors are locked or unlocked using the remote
control switches of the keyless entry system.
Refer to “Keyless entry system” on page 1-04.
[Vehicles with keyless operation system]
The mirrors automatically retract or extend when
the doors are locked or unlocked using the remote
control switches or the keyless operation function
of the keyless operation system.
Refer to “Keyless operation system: To operate us-
ing the keyless operation function, Keyless entry
system” on pages 1-09 and 1-18. NOTE
l Functions
can be modified as stated below.
Consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
On vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI
Multi-Communication System (MMCS),
screen operations can be used to make the ad-
justment. Refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual for details. • Automatically extend when the followingoperation is performed.
[Except for vehicles equipped with key-
less operation system]
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” or
“ACC” position.
[Vehicles equipped with keyless opera-
tion system]
Put the operation mode in ON or ACC.
• Automatically retract when the driver’s door is opened after turning the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” position or putting
the operation mode in OFF.
• Automatically extend when the vehicle speed reaches 30 km/h (19 mph).
• Deactivate the automatic extension func- tion.
Heated mirror E00601200497
To demist or defrost the outside rear-view mirrors,
press the rear window demister switch.
The

indication lamp (A) will illuminate while the
demister is on. Starting and driving
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The heater will be turned off automatically in about
20 minutes.
Ignition switch
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[For
vehicles equipped with keyless op-
eration system]
For information on operations for vehicles equip-
ped with the keyless operation system, refer to
“Keyless operation system: Engine switch” on
page 1-11.
[Except for vehicles equipped with key-
less operation system] LOCK
The

engine is stopped and the steering wheel
locked. The key can only be inserted and removed
in this position.
ACC
The engine is stopped, but the audio system and oth-
er electric devices can be operated.
ON
The engine is running, and all the vehicle’s electri-
cal devices can be operated. START
The

starter motor operates. After the engine has star-
ted, release the key and it will automatically return
to the “ON” position.
NOTE
l Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic
immobilizer.
To start the engine, the ID code transmitted
by the transponder inside the key must match
the code registered in the immobilizer com-
puter.
Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft
starting system)” on page 1-03.
ACC power auto-cutout function E00620300165
After about 30 minutes has elapsed with the igni-
tion

switch in the “ACC” position, the function au-
tomatically cuts out the power for the audio system
and other electric devices that can be operated with
that position.
When the ignition switch is turned from the “ACC”
position, the power is supplied again to those devi-
ces.
NOTE
l It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The time until the power cuts out can bechanged to about 60 minutes.
• The ACC power auto-cutout function can be deactivated.
For details, we recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
On vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI
Multi-Communication System (MMCS), Starting and driving
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screen operations can be used to make the ad-
justment.
Refer
to the separate owner’s manual for de-
tails.
To remove the key E00620400326
1. Set
the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) po-
sition (CVT).
2. Push the key in at the “ACC” position and keep it depressed until it is turned to the
“LOCK” position and remove it. CAUTION
l
Do
not remove the ignition key from the
ignition switch while driving. The steer-
ing wheel will be locked, causing loss of
control. CAUTION
l
If
the engine is stopped while driving, the
brake servomechanism will cease to func-
tion and braking efficiency will deterio-
rate. Also, the power steering system will
not function and it will require greater
manual effort to operate the steering.
l Do not leave the key in the “ON” position
for a long time when the engine is not run-
ning, doing so will cause the battery to be
discharged.
l Do not turn the key to the “START” posi-
tion while the engine is running. Doing so
could damage the starter motor. Steering wheel lock
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[For

vehicles equipped with keyless op-
eration system]
For information on operations for vehicles equip-
ped with the keyless operation system, refer to
“Keyless operation system: Steering wheel lock”
on page 1-14.
[Except for vehicles equipped with key-
less operation system]
To lock
Remove the key at the “LOCK” position.
Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.
To unlock
Turn the key to the “ACC” position while moving
the steering wheel slightly right and left. Starting and driving
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